Twin Cities:
— M.anifest on his new track, “I teamed up with producer Budo (Seattle) to make this ‘Age of Obama’ joint in ode of the man that made the fist bump (in)famous. We made this joint to remind folks that it would be a scarier America and a scarier world if Obama doesn’t get into office. So y’all know what to do. Good leadership is of essence even in a failing status quo/system. You can call it a PSA to remind folks to be weary of being complacent and to see this shit through.”
M.anifest “Age of Obama” (mp3)
— Last year’s weekend-long Clapperclaw Festival has wisely been contained to one day this year; featured will be the likes of Cecil Otter, Look Book, Big Quarters and many more! (link)
— Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons performed for The Current. (link)
— Rhymesayers’ Mac Lethal’s new tour will hit The Entry in December. (link)
— Radio K has been nominated for an MTVU Woodie, so VOTE NOW! (link)

(Inter)National:
— Everclear unecessarily reminds us once again that they’re still a band, this time around with “Jesus Was a Democrat.” Mashuptown has started a contest asking fans to create their own mashups using the song. Unfortunately, not enough chopping ans slicing in the world can save this gem. (link)
Everclear “Jesus Was a Democrat” (mp3)
— Ringo Starr doesn’t care about black fans (or white fans). (link)
— WeShow lists the “Top 10 Best Guitar Players of All Time.” (link)

Local Concert Highlights:
Neil Young & Death Cab For Cutie @ Xcel Engery Center
(NY Official) (NY MySpace) (NY Wikipedia) (DCFC Official) (DCFC MySpace) (DCFC Wikipedia)
Deerhoof @ First Avenue
Deerhoof “Offend Maggie” (mp3)
Deerhoof “Gore In Rut” (mp3)
(Official) (MySpace) (Wikipedia )
David Byrne @ State Theatre
(Official) (MySpace) (Wikipedia)

Daily Audio Downloads:
— The Asteroid Galaxy Tour “The Sun Ain’t Shining No More” (mp3)
(Official) (MySpace)
— Beaten By Them “The Asiatic Capital Vista” (mp3)
(Official)
— Copycat “Singing That A-Ha Melody” (mp3)
(A-Ha vs. Swingfly)
(Official) (MySpace) (Facebook)
— Thea Gilmore “Roll On” (mp3)
(Official) (MySpace) (Wikipedia)
— Max Justus “Altered Beast” (mp3)
(MySpace)